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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Essie do after they are persuaded?
(a) Hugs Laura.
(b) Starts dancing and singing gospel songs.
(c) Calls to the neighbors to tell them.
(d) Gets on her knees and prays.

2. What cliche does Laura quote to convince Essie?
(a) Ask and ye shall receive.
(b) The Lord helps those who help themselves.
(c) The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
(d) Ask not and you get not.

3. Who is evicted to make room for the church?
(a) A Southern family.
(b) Some men moved in from the bowery.
(c) Some drifters.
(d) Some rejects from Blecker Street.

4. Of what is Laura still jealous?
(a) Essie.
(b) Birdie Lee.
(c) Them white folks what's got so much.
(d) Chicken-Crow-For-Day.

5. What do Buddy and Laura do as a new scarlet curtain is hung as a backdrop for the services?
(a) Flirt.
(b) Dance.
(c) Tell off-color jokes.
(d) Sing gospel songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound is heard outside as Buddy and Laura talk?

2. Of what do they persuade each other?

3. How long has it been since Essie has seen her daughter?

4. What does Laura say Essie can provide?

5. What are Essie and Laura doing at the opening of this novel?

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